Server comparison Dell PowerEdge R660 vs HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11
OLEKSANDR SYZOVComparative analysis of the Dell PowerEdge R660 vs HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11
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🔍 1. Workloads
| Category | Dell PowerEdge R660 | HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11 |
|---|---|---|
| Ideal Use Cases | Dense compute workloads, virtualization, HCI, VDI, and AI inferencing | Virtualization, databases, container workloads, and HPC |
| Density | 1U form factor, up to 2x 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs | 1U form factor, 2x 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs |
| Memory & Core Scaling | Up to 56 cores per CPU, supports high core count workloads | Supports similar core counts, optimized for scalable workloads |
Verdict: Tie – Both are optimized for similar enterprise workloads, with Dell slightly emphasizing AI/ML applications.
🚀 2. Performance
| Feature | Dell R660 | HPE DL360 Gen11 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Support | Dual 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable (up to 60 cores per socket) | Dual 5th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable |
| Memory | Up to 32 DDR5 DIMMs, 4800 MT/s, 6 TB max | Up to 32 DDR5 DIMMs, 4800 MT/s, 6 TB max |
| Storage | Up to 10 NVMe drives or SAS/SATA options | Up to 10 SFF NVMe/SATA/SAS drives |
| GPU Support | Supports up to 2x single-width GPUs | Up to 2x single-width GPUs |
Verdict: Tie, with Dell potentially offering better airflow and thermals in dense compute scenarios.
⚙️ 3. Functionality
| Feature | Dell R660 | HPE DL360 Gen11 |
|---|---|---|
| I/O | PCIe Gen5 support, up to 3 PCIe slots | PCIe Gen5 support, up to 3 slots |
| Networking | OCP 3.0 NIC, flexible LAN-on-Motherboard (LOM) options | OCP 3.0 NIC and FlexibleLOM |
| Boot Optimization | Dual M.2 boot options | Dual M.2 and uSD card boot options |
Verdict: Tie, both offer very similar I/O and expansion capabilities.
🔐 4. Reliability and Security
| Feature | Dell R660 | HPE DL360 Gen11 |
|---|---|---|
| Security Features | Secure Boot, TPM 2.0, silicon root of trust, system lockdown | Silicon Root of Trust, TPM 2.0, HPE iLO5 security features, automatic threat detection |
| Firmware Protections | Dell Secured Component Verification, BIOS recovery | HPE Silicon Root of Trust, runtime firmware validation, rollback |
Verdict: Slight edge to HPE, due to its Silicon Root of Trust, which is considered one of the strongest security architectures in the industry.
🔁 5. Flexibility and Efficiency
| Feature | Dell R660 | HPE DL360 Gen11 |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal Design | Smart cooling with multi-vector airflow | Advanced thermal discovery services |
| Power Efficiency | High-efficiency PSUs, optional liquid cooling | HPE Smart Power, Titanium PSUs, dynamic workload management |
| Modularity | Modular backplanes, flexible storage options | Tool-less chassis, modular drive cages |
Verdict: Tie – Both offer high energy efficiency and modularity for flexible deployments.
📊 6. Management
| Feature | Dell R660 | HPE DL360 Gen11 |
|---|---|---|
| Management Console | iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller | HPE iLO5 and HPE OneView |
| Monitoring | RESTful API, Redfish support, thermal/health monitoring | RESTful API, Redfish, iLO Amplifier |
| Automation | Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware, Ansible support | HPE OneView, Redfish, automation via iLO RESTful API |
Verdict: Slight edge to HPE, due to OneView’s broader ecosystem integration and maturity.
🔌 7. Supplies and Components (Availability)
| Factor | Dell R660 | HPE DL360 Gen11 |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Parts Availability | Widely available globally | Widely available globally |
| Vendor Ecosystem | Dell Premier support, global presence | HPE Pointnext, broad ecosystem |
Verdict: Tie, both have strong global logistics and spare part availability.
💰 8. Price (Estimated)
| Factor | Dell R660 | HPE DL360 Gen11 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Price (USD) | ~$4,500+ (config-dependent) | ~$4,000+ (config-dependent) |
| Licensing & Support | iDRAC basic included, iDRAC Enterprise extra | iLO Basic included, iLO Advanced license required |
| TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) | Competitive with enterprise-grade features | Slightly better TCO for smaller businesses due to HPE bundling options |
Verdict: HPE DL360 Gen11 is generally slightly cheaper for equivalent base configs and has better bundling options.
✅ Summary Verdict
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Workloads | Tie |
| Performance | Tie |
| Functionality | Tie |
| Reliability & Security | HPE DL360 Gen11 |
| Flexibility & Efficiency | Tie |
| Management | HPE DL360 Gen11 |
| Supplies | Tie |
| Price | HPE DL360 Gen11 |
🏆 Overall Recommendation:
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Choose Dell PowerEdge R660 if:
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You're already in the Dell ecosystem.
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You need slightly better AI/ML edge capability.
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You prioritize thermal performance in high-density deployments.
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Choose HPE DL360 Gen11 if:
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Security, management, and TCO are priorities.
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You use HPE OneView or iLO-based automation.
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You’re looking for a slightly better value proposition with strong enterprise-grade reliability.
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